The MSDS Online program offers two cohort options: Spring (January start) and Fall (August start). Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, meaning that your application will be reviewed and you will receive an admission decision within 2-3 weeks of submission.
Fall 2024 Cohort
We are now accepting applications for Fall 2024 admission!
Final Rolling Application Due Date:
July 19, 2024 (11:59 pm ET)
Deadline to respond to Offer of Admission is two weeks from when you receive your admission decision (applications submitted by June 15); one week from when you receive your admission decision (applications submitted between June 16 and July 19)
Term Start
August 27, 2024
FAFSA Deadline: Rolling
Applicants seeking need-based financial aid and fellowships should submit their FAFSA at the same time they submit their application for admission. The deadline is rolling, and fellowship funding may be offered if available. Please refer to the Tuition and Fees page for more information.
Spring 2025 Cohort
We are now accepting applications for Spring 2025 admission!
Final Rolling Application Due Date
December 2, 2024 (11:59 pm ET)
Deadline to respond to Offer of Admission is two weeks from when you receive your admission decision (applications submitted by November 1); one week from when you receive your admission decision (applications submitted between November 2 and December 2).
Term Start
January 13, 2025
FAFSA Deadline: Rolling
Applicants seeking need-based financial aid and fellowships should submit their FAFSA at the same time they submit their application for admission. The deadline is rolling, and fellowship funding may be offered if available. Please refer to the Tuition and Fees page for more information.
Fall 2025 Cohort
The application process opens August 15, 2024
Rolling Application Due Date
Applications submitted by June 1, 2025 (11:59 pm ET): Deadline to respond to offer of admission is two weeks form when you receive your admission decision. Applications submitted by July 1, 2025 (11:59 pm ET): Deadline to respond to Offer of Admission is one week from when you receive your admission decision (applications submitted between June 1 and July 1)
Term Start
August 26, 2025
FAFSA Deadline
Rolling Applicants seeking need-based financial aid and fellowships should submit their FAFSA at the same time they submit their application for admission. The deadline is rolling, and fellowship funding may be offered if available. Please refer to the Tuition and Fees page for more information.
Spring 2026 Cohort
The application process opens December 2, 2024
Rolling Application Due Date
Applications submitted by November 1, 2025 (11:59 pm ET): Deadline to respond to offer of admission is two weeks form when you receive your admission decision. Applications submitted by December 1, 2025 (11:59 pm ET): Deadline to respond to Offer of Admission is one week from when you receive your admission decision (applications submitted between November 1 and December 1)
Term Start
January 12, 2026
FAFSA Deadline
Rolling Applicants seeking need-based financial aid and fellowships should submit their FAFSA at the same time they submit their application for admission. The deadline is rolling, and fellowship funding may be offered if available. Please refer to the Tuition and Fees page for more information.